90-minute sessions are held each week for dads (often noncustodial) who struggle with child support or don’t get to see their child(ren) enough.
Dads learn how to:
• navigate the legal system
• find and keep well-paying jobs
• deal with their past trauma
• develop healthy habits
Most importantly, we help these dads realize the important role they play in the lives of their children.
60-minute sessions are held each week for couples who are looking to build a healthier, stronger connection.
Couples learn about:
• expectations within the relationship
• how to communicate more effectively
• handling conflict in a healthy way
• creating emotionally safe space for each other
Most importantly, we help these couples get IN SYNC so that they can fight for their relationship, rather than against each other.
Sessions are held every other Thursday for fathers in the community.
Dads learn insights to:
Most importantly, we help these dads realize the important role they play in the lives of their children.
90-minute sessions are held each week for noncustodial moms who are involved with child support or don’t get to see their child(ren) enough.
Moms learn how to:
• navigate child support and the legal system
• gain custody of their children
• improve their mental well-being
• stay connected to their children
Most importantly, we help these moms realize the important role they play in the lives of their children.
(These programs are for the people involved in each collaborative entity and are not open to the public.)
Kicking off at Calvin Donaldson and East Lake Elementary schools, we are building a supportive community of parents who are facing similar parenting challenges through programs and events designed to strengthen families. EPIC Schools creates a safe space where parents can share their questions, worries and wins. Parenting/relationship coaching is available if needed.
We provide family building workshops every Thursday to parents experiencing homelessness. (Childcare provided.) Each family receives a case manager to support them as they transition to permanent housing.
The RESET Marriage Program for Chattanooga Firefighter couples aims to address the many challenges that are specific to first responders and their families. Through marriage retreats, date nights and additional programming, couples will gain valuable insights and access to available resources for their relationship through First Things First, Stronger Families and local counseling.
*The cost to participate in these programs is covered by family foundations, grants and private donors from the Chattanooga area.
